Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals

Jack Matyas · 09-25-2011, 04:33 PM

Good afternoon gang - Normally I wouldn't start this thread for another day or two but since things aren't normal coming into this race ..........well, most of you that are entered have received notice that pit staging has been moved - its now next to the VF Outlet mall .Just so you know - there is plenty of security in this lot - and plenty of room .And this is not second hand info - I'm number 12 in line and checked things out myself .

Next we'll talk about the track -as usual there are plenty of rumors going around- most have no basis what-so-ever.After parking this morning I went to the track to see for myself - I met with Lex Dudas ( Vice-President and General Manager of Maple Grove ) and toured the facility with him .I must say the place never looked better ( and I've been going to MG since the early seventies) - that said - why the move to the parking lot - no - and I repeat - no standing water anywhere .But the ground is soft - much too soft to drive motorhomes and heavy trailers on - but the Sun has been out most of today and that will help bigtime .

This reporter thinks it is a very prudent move by the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway parking us elsewhere while things dry out a little .

If you're entered load-up and come on over ............And I'll keep everyone informed weather wise - things at this time look terrific from Wednesday on .

Dan Bernay · 09-25-2011, 04:44 PM

Isn't the race the weekend of the 15th of OCT.
Did it get moved up?
Why are people parking this early?

Dan Bernay · 09-25-2011, 04:46 PM

My mistake I was thinking of the "OTHER" race.
I don't concern myself with national events anymore!

Jack Matyas · 09-25-2011, 06:09 PM

Almost forgot - for those of you coming thru RT 222 the Hess station near Kutztown , PA has diesel fuel @ $3.83 cash or credit .Fill 'er up .........

Tom Goldman · 09-25-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Almost forgot - for those of you coming thru RT 222 the Hess station near Kutztown , PA has diesel fuel @ $3.83 cash or credit .Fill 'er up .........

It dropped to $3.75 by the time we came back from parking!

Pete Beau · 09-25-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

It dropped to $3.75 by the time we came back from parking!

Kinda sad we get happy over $3.50+ a gal. fuel.

Jack Matyas · 09-25-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

It dropped to $3.75 by the time we came back from parking!

Really nice of the Amish folks to drop their price and put out the welcome wagon for us .......

Angelo DiTocco · 09-25-2011, 06:25 PM

Jack
I know I speak for many racers who appriciate your "extra" effort this time out to keep us informed & thus preventing the rumor mill from driving our decision making.

Rich Biebel · 09-25-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Almost forgot - for those of you coming thru RT 222 the Hess station near Kutztown , PA has diesel fuel @ $3.83 cash or credit .Fill 'er up .........

See, there is at least one good thing about living in New Jersey....

Diesel is 15 to 20 cents cheaper and they pump it !

Sam Murray · 09-25-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

It dropped to $3.75 by the time we came back from parking!

$3.58 here in Newark, Ohio. Is Uncle Buck going to be in the house? See you Wednesday!

09-25-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 335 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Good afternoon gang - Normally I wouldn't start this thread for another day or two but since things aren't normal coming into this race ..........well, most of you that are entered have received notice that pit staging has been moved - its now next to the VF Outlet mall .Just so you know - there is plenty of security in this lot - and plenty of room .And this is not second hand info - I'm number 12 in line and checked things out myself . Next we'll talk about the track -as usual there are plenty of rumors going around- most have no basis what-so-ever.After parking this morning I went to the track to see for myself - I met with Lex Dudas ( Vice-President and General Manager of Maple Grove ) and toured the facility with him .I must say the place never looked better ( and I've been going to MG since the early seventies) - that said - why the move to the parking lot - no - and I repeat - no standing water anywhere .But the ground is soft - much too soft to drive motorhomes and heavy trailers on - but the Sun has been out most of today and that will help bigtime . This reporter thinks it is a very prudent move by the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway parking us elsewhere while things dry out a little . If you're entered load-up and come on over ............And I'll keep everyone informed weather wise - things at this time look terrific from Wednesday on . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-25-2011, 04:44 PM	#2
Dan Bernay Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Isn't the race the weekend of the 15th of OCT. Did it get moved up? Why are people parking this early?

09-25-2011, 04:46 PM	#3
Dan Bernay Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals My mistake I was thinking of the "OTHER" race. I don't concern myself with national events anymore!

09-25-2011, 06:09 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 335 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Almost forgot - for those of you coming thru RT 222 the Hess station near Kutztown , PA has diesel fuel @ $3.83 cash or credit .Fill 'er up ......... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-25-2011, 06:25 PM	#8
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 735 Likes: 155 Liked 172 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Jack I know I speak for many racers who appriciate your "extra" effort this time out to keep us informed & thus preventing the rumor mill from driving our decision making. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA